Band of fine mettle Nov 17, 2009
With the house lights on, Metallica stayed onstage for a solid 10 minutes, talking to fans they recognized from previous shows and tossing handfuls of guitar picks as keepsakes from this excellent performance ... With the house lights on, Metallica stayed onstage for a solid 10 minutes, talking to fans they recognized from previous shows and tossing handfuls of guitar picks as keepsakes from this excellent performance. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Dave Matthews Band Fans Brave The Rain For 'Today' Show Performance Jun 6, 2009
" When the band began playing their older favorite "Crash," the rain suddenly turned into a downpour, but the umbrellas were put away as the crowd embraced the soothing music and cool shower. After playing another oldie, "Ants Marching," Dave threw his guitar picks in the crowd. He later had to track down one of those picks to play an encore song, "Alligator Pie. " To thank his fans for sticking out the storm, Dave shook hands with crowdmembers before heading back inside. The Dave Matthews Band... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Pet licks, guitar picks combine for concert Jun 3, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Country, bluegrass and gospel music come together for animal shelter benefit show. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Santa Rosa woman fined in turtle-shell case May 8, 2009
A Santa Rosa woman will spend 10 months in home confinement and pay a $2,000 fine for illegally selling guitar picks made from the shells of endangered turtles, federal prosecutors said Thursday ... She admitted bringing turtle parts into the United States from China from 2005 to 2007, in the form of guitar picks, or of shells that could be used to make picks and later selling some of them. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Woman Allegedly Sold Turtle Shell Guitar Picks Mar 28, 2009
A representative for the U.S. Attorney's Office said 54-year-old Qing Song was indicted Thursday for her alleged role in importing and selling guitar picks made from the shells of the endangered Hawksbill sea turtle. Hawksbill sea turtles are one of seven turtle species listed as endangered under either U.S. law or international treaties, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. (KSBW 8, CA)
Sea Turtle Guitar Picks Lead To Indictment Mar 28, 2009
A northern California woman has been indicted on federal charges accusing her of illegally importing guitar picks made from endangered turtle shells ... woman accused of illegally importing shells Articles (03-27) 13:38 PDT SAN FRANCISCO, (AP) -- A northern California woman has been indicted on federal charges accusing her of illegally importing guitar picks made from endangered turtle shells. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
The right to party Mar 24, 2009
Korn ended the show with Got the Life before the band members showed their gratitude by throwing guitar picks and drum sticks into the crowd. The festivities did not end straightaway, however, and local indie disco deejays Twilight Actiongirl closed up shop to a sizeable crowd. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Buying Green: 9 Environmentally Inventive Products Mar 20, 2009
From power-free speakers to biodegradable guitar picks, here's nine products the editors recommend for the eco-conscious consumer. Photo Album. (Scientific American)
Theaters ready for 3-D Feb 27, 2009
Viewers can prepare to have a drumstick and guitar picks thrown at them, minus the physical impact. Premiere Theatre 12, 125 Premiere Drive, and College 9, 3031 Carnegie Drive, are introducing Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience as their first 3-D feature. (Daily Collegian, PA)
